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Stranded Passengers and Sky-High Fares: CCI Steps In Against IndiGo

Corporate Law : This case examines whether borrowing costs should be capitalised using full-year borrowings or only those during the eligible peri...

February 6, 2026 723 Views 1 comment Print

Abuse of Dominance: A Case-Based Analysis

Corporate Law : The Court’s 2025 ruling upheld CCI’s power to impose structural and personal penalties without a second notice, marking a majo...

November 12, 2025 1395 Views 0 comment Print

Investigating Anti Competitive practices in digital markets

Corporate Law : India is moving to regulate Big Tech's anti-competitive practices like predatory pricing, self-preferencing, and data misuse. A ne...

October 31, 2025 822 Views 0 comment Print

Merger Control in Indian Competition Law: A Comparative & Strategic Analysis

Corporate Law : An analysis of India’s merger control under CCI rules, deal value threshold, key cases, and comparisons with US, EU, and UK fram...

July 18, 2025 1479 Views 0 comment Print

Merger Control in India: CCI, Companies Act & Competition Act

Corporate Law : Explore India’s merger control laws under Competition Act and Companies Act, CCI’s role, key cases and emerging reforms for a ...

July 12, 2025 2424 Views 1 comment Print


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CCI Invites Public Comments on Conduct Rules to Safeguard Confidential Competition Data

Corporate Law : The proposed rules establish a comprehensive conduct framework for CCI employees, including integrity, conflict-of-interest contro...

March 18, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

Competition Law Reforms Rolled Out With Global Turnover Penalties, Says Government

Corporate Law : Parliament was informed that no antitrust or merger cases originated from Jammu and Kashmir during the year. The key takeaway is t...

February 10, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print

CCI registered 54 Antitrust Cases, 149 M&A Filings in 2025

Corporate Law : Enforcement activity rose with steady antitrust actions and quicker merger disposals, aided by reduced timelines and streamlined p...

February 10, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

CCI Orders Probe into IndiGo Flight Disruptions Under Competition Act

Corporate Law : The competition watchdog has initiated further proceedings over widespread flight disruptions, signaling that the matter merits ex...

December 23, 2025 813 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments To Competition Act, 2002 for India’s Digital Markets

Corporate Law : The 2023 Competition Amendment Act strengthens CCI powers, introduces thresholds for high-value deals, and expands anti-competitiv...

December 3, 2025 1128 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Delhi Liquor Policy Case: CCI Orders Probe Into Alleged Anti-Competitive Retail & Wholesale Agreements

Corporate Law : CCI directed investigation into allegations that certain liquor manufacturers and distributors entered into restrictive agreements...

May 11, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

RFP Restriction in Banking Software Tender to Authorized Vendors is Justified: CCI

Corporate Law : Allegations of an implied anti-competitive agreement between a regulator and a software provider were rejected. The Commission fou...

April 21, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Adani Case Closed as No Evidence of Anti-Competitive Conduct in Solar Tender Design

Corporate Law : The Commission found no proof that tender conditions excluded competitors or favoured select players. It held that procurement ter...

April 17, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

No Abuse of Dominance Found as Price Variations Linked to Market Factors: CCI

Corporate Law : The case examined allegations of inflated and discriminatory pricing in supply of a critical railway component. The Commission hel...

April 9, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

CCI Finds Bid Rigging in Police Tenders via Common IP & Sequential DDs

Corporate Law : The Commission held that bidders colluded by quoting identical and patterned prices across multiple tenders. It found that such co...

April 9, 2026 498 Views 0 comment Print


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CCI Penalises Tech Major for Discriminatory India-Only Warranty Policy on Desktop CPUs

Corporate Law : The CCI held that restricting warranty services in India to products bought from authorised distributors was unfair and discrimina...

February 12, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

CCI (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025

Corporate Law : Summary of the Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025. Details key changes, defin...

May 6, 2025 1431 Views 0 comment Print

CCI Issues Regulations on Recovery of Monetary Penalties

Corporate Law : The Competition Commission of India (CCI) notifies new regulations for recovering monetary penalties, detailing procedures for dem...

February 25, 2025 1233 Views 0 comment Print

CCI Imposes ₹213.14 Crore Penalty on WhatsApp Meta for Privacy Violations

Corporate Law : CCI penalizes Meta ₹213.14 crore for abusing dominance through WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy update. Cease-and-desist orders an...

November 18, 2024 1473 Views 0 comment Print

Govt notifies clause (f) of section 19 of Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023

Corporate Law : Clause (f) of Section 19 of the Competition Amendment Act 2023 comes into effect on 19th September 2024, as per the Ministry of Co...

September 19, 2024 759 Views 0 comment Print


Examining the Competition Law Implications of HDFC Bank & HDFC Ltd Merger

July 15, 2023 2916 Views 0 comment Print

On April 4, 2022, HDFC Ltd, a prominent mortgage lender, announced its intention to merge with HDFC Bank. This merger, which is contingent upon various statutory and regulatory approvals, including those from the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and relevant authorities, as well as the consent of shareholders and creditors of both companies.

No abuse of Competition Act if dominance under Section 4 not established: CCI

July 15, 2023 630 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Competition Commission of India’s judgment on Jitendra Bathla’s allegations against DLF Gayatri Developers. Analysis of Section 4 violation in Club Agreement and market assessment.

Exemption of RRBs from certain provisions of Competition Act

July 14, 2023 855 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification granting Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) exemption from certain provisions of Competition Act for a period of five years. Learn more about this exemption and its implications for RRBs in India.

Spurious Products & Consumer Fraud not within Ambit of Competition Law: CCI

July 13, 2023 729 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed breakdown and analysis of the Competition Commission of India’s ruling on consumer fraud and counterfeit products in the Sanjay Kumar Vs Karagiri Studio case.

Competition Act: Comprehensive guide to Abuse of Dominant Position

July 10, 2023 17043 Views 0 comment Print

The Competition Act, 2002 was introduced repealing the earlier legislation Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act, 1969, wherein under the Competition Act, 2002 a new authority was established as Competition Commission of India to administer the compliances in relation to competition in India. Abuse of Dominant Position “Dominant position” means a position of strength, […]

Competition Act: Guide to Appreciable adverse effect of Competition

July 9, 2023 16650 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive guide to The Competition Act, 2002 in India, highlighting anti-competitive agreements, relevant case laws, and the power of the Competition Commission of India to impose penalties.

Ex-ante Rumble: Time for Big Tech Titans to Face Regulatory Fire

July 4, 2023 1677 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the potential of ex-ante regulation as a means to curtail anti-competitive practices by big tech companies. This article analyzes the benefits and concerns surrounding the implementation of ex-ante regulation, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive regulatory framework to strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring fair competition.

No violation of competition act by Shubham Consumer Durables: CCI

June 30, 2023 1278 Views 0 comment Print

Read the analysis of the Competition Commission of India’s decision in the N. Rajesh Kumar vs Shubham Consumer Durables Pvt. Ltd. case. The Commission concludes that no violation of the Competition Act is established, dismissing allegations of cheating, misappropriation, and fraud.

Emerging Challenges in Competition Law: Addressing Digital Market Dominance

June 26, 2023 3978 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the complexities of competition law in India amid the digital revolution. Explore challenges, from digital market dominance to consumer privacy issues, and understand the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition and consumer welfare. Stay informed on the jurisdiction of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in the evolving landscape of the digital economy.

Competition Act apply to Coal India Limited: SC – Background of Coal India

June 25, 2023 2934 Views 1 comment Print

upreme Court in Coal India Limited v. CCI (SC), CIVIL APPEAL NO. 2845 of 2017, June 15, 2023 categorically held that the Competition Act does apply to Coal India Limited, providing the rationale for its decision.

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